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Strokes: Signs and Symptoms

Strokes: Signs and Symptoms

The most common symptoms of stroke are: trouble speaking and understanding, paralysis or numbness of face, arm or leg, trouble seeing, headache and trouble walking.
Dr. Guilherme Dabus, Director of the Interventional Neuroradiology Fellowship Program with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, …

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Complications after a Stroke

Complications after a Stroke

Some stroke complications are paralysis, difficulty talking or swallowing, memory loss, emotional problems, and pain. Haronyd Melo Nunez, Manager of Rehab Services at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says paralysis is one of the most common symptoms and it would happen …

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Treating Hemorrhagic Stroke

Treating Hemorrhagic Stroke

Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says the mortality for brain aneurysm is going down dramatically since they start using this new technique.

He also explains the best treatment is …

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Warning Signs of a Stroke

Warning Signs of a Stroke

Weakness in the face, trouble walking, and sudden trouble seeing are warning signs of a stroke. Dr. Felipe de los Rios, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, talks about these signs, including severe headaches, and trouble speaking, among others. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************…

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Types of Post-Stroke Conditions

Types of Post-Stroke Conditions

After suffering from a stroke, what types of conditions a patient can get? Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, explains dysphagia, fatigue, foot drop, hemiparesis, and incontinence are the most common conditions …

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